The Daily Mail claims the Chilean’s agent held talks with United representatives on Friday, as he was in the country to deal with the move of another of his clients, Alexis Sanchez, to Arsenal.

Vidal is exactly the type of midfielder United need, and new manager Louis van Gaal has previously spoken of his admiration for the 27-year-old.

The report continues that United are now hopefully of a breakthrough in discussions for a transfer tipped to cost in the region of £35million.

In other news, Portuguese newspaper A Bola reports that United forward Bebe has eyes on a possible move to Benfica.

Speaking to Antena 1, the former Pacos de Ferreira loanee said of Benfica’s alleged interest, “Of course it would be a great opportunity for me.”

Benfica surprised many by beating FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon to the Primeira Liga title last season. But with some of their front-men tipped for the exit, Bebe could be the ideal replacement having impressed on loan in the division last season.

Vincent Ralph

After graduating with a degree in English Literature, Vincent completed a NCTJ-accredited qualification in newspaper and magazine journalism in 2005. Shortly after, in a somewhat leftfield move, he began working at a secondary school in Kent. After eight years – the last four of which were spent as Head of Sixth Form – he began to write full-time, combining his love of football with his passion for the written word.Alongside his work for HITC Sport, he also writes film reviews for HITC Lifestyle… along with the odd music interview when fate allows.